Finmeccanica Shareholders Approve Name Change To Leonardo
Finmeccanica announced Thursday that the company is changing its name to ‘Leonardo S.p
Embraer Consolidates Two Business Operations
Embraer Defense & Security will consolidate the operations of two of its subsidiaries, Savis Tecnologias e Sistemas S.A
New President and CEO Appointed To Boeing Defense, Space and Security Business
The Boeing board of directors has elected Leanne Caret as a president and chief executive officer of the company's Defense, Space & Security business effective March 1. She will succeed Chris Chadwick, who has announced his retirement from the company
Boeing Board of Directors Elects New Chairman
The Boeing board of directors has elected Dennis A. Muilenburg as its next chairman, effective March 1
Kalyani, Israeli Rafael Enter JV To Bid For Indian BMP II Upgrade...
Bharat Forge subsidary, Kalyani Strategic Systems has entered into a joint venture with Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to bid for defence programmes in India, including infantry combat vehicle BMP II upgrade. The joint venture company Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems will look to address programmes in relation to BMP II upgrade,...
China’s Five Military Commands To Have Own Army, Air Force
Chinas newly formed five military commands are expected to have their own army and air force, while naval forces are not likely to be deployed by all five commands. China has established five military theatre commands and have disclosed the location of their army headquarters,
Lockheed Martin Unlocks $5 Billion By Combining Information Systems Segment With Leidos
Lockheed Martin is unlocking $5 billion in value by entering into an agreement to separate the Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) segment and combine it with Leidos Holdings to concentrate on Aerospace and Defense business. The Corporation intends to use to repay debt, pay dividends, and/or repurchase its stock
China Sets Up New Strategic Support Force To Safeguard National Security
China has set up a new Strategic Support Force (SSF) in waging special operations and information warfare. the structure of the newly-created force and the national security tasks it is set to tackle
Elbit To Wind Up Brazilian JV 'Harpia Sistemas'
Elbit Systems will wind up the activities of its joint venture with Brazilian Embraer, ‘Harpia. The JV was formed in September 2011 in order to explore the unmanned aerial vehicles market
Reliance Buys Saab’s Stake In Pipavav Shipyard
Reliance Defense Systems has bought Saabs (approximately 3.3 per cent) stake in Indias Pipavav Defense and Offshore
Rolls Royce to End Aerospace And Land & Sea Div As Part...
Rolls Royce will end Aerospace and Land and Sea (ALS) division as part of their management restructuring to reduce costs. Rolls Royce will be removing a layer of senior management in the ALS division
Lockheed Martin To Close Sikorsky Acquisition Nov 6
Lockheed Martin anticipates closing the acquisition on Friday, Nov 6. Lockheed Martin has received the final regulatory approval needed to close its acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
S-400 Air Defense System in Crimea Destroyed by ATACMS Missile
Philippines to Receive BrahMos Cruise Missiles on April 19
Australia, Anduril Unveil ‘Ghost Shark’ Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Prototype
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U